Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Area of Study

The Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce offers a 4th year-level of study which is equivalent to an honours year.

The program offers students the opportunity to build on their undergraduate degree and to conduct a supervised research project. During the program, students develop:

• in-depth knowledge of a specialist area in business and economics from advanced studies and research in the chosen discipline
• comprehensive research skills relevant to business research
• skills to plan and undertake rigorous independent research
• technical and analytical skills
• critical and independent thinking
• the ability to effectively communicate research activities and findings.

Graduates have a higher level of expertise that is valued by employers and they therefore have a competitive advantage in the job market. The Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce is also the first step towards a research-based higher degree, such as a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).

To complete the Management major in the Postgraduate Diploma in Economics and Commerce, students must complete:

Five compulsory units (48 points):

• MGX4000 Introductory management research methods
• MGX4100 Perspectives and paradigms in management theory
• MGX4200 Data analysis for organisational research
• MGX4300 Contemporary issues in management
• MGX4400 Research thesis (24 points)

Students must have their enrolment approved by the head, or nominees of the Department of Management.

Graduate Student Office

Telephone: +61 3 9903 1400

Fax: + 61 3 9903 1357

Email: buseco-postgrad@monash.edu.au

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